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The Top Four Herbs - The
Four "G"s For Ultimate Health
By
Sacha Tarkovsky
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It’s true; the top four herbs in the world are all begin with the
letter G.
They are ginger, ginkgo biloba, garlic and ginseng. These mighty
four herbs cure and prevent literally hundreds of ailments.
Here is what each of them can do for you!
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Ginger.
Although widely used in cooking, but is a very powerful anti-oxidant
Ginger is more than just a spice and is widely used as a digestive
aid used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting,
abdominal pain.
Ginger is also used to alleviate menstrual cramps, morning sickness,
and postoperative sickness. In addition, ginger is effective in
maintaining a clean and healthy colon.
Ginger helps relief the symptoms of colds, flu, and coughs, acts as
an effective anti-inflammatory treatment for arthritis, acts to
relieve both high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, relieves
headaches and toothaches.
Eating ginger regularly is said to reduce the risk of heart attacks
or strokes.
Ginkgo Biloba.
The Ginkgo tree is considered a living fossil. It is the oldest
living tree, and has been around for more than 200 million years.
The Chinese have passed it down to our current generations, and
considered a vital herb for health and longevity. Ginkgo increases
blood flow to the brain and the rest of the body.
It aids metabolism, increases the oxygen flow to the brain, the
boosts the nervous system.
It will aid memory and act to keep the mind active.
Ginkgo is a powerful anti-oxidant, and will also keep cholesterol
levels in the body to normal levels. Ginkgo comes close to being a
panacea.
Garlic.
Garlic has gained recognition as a medicinal remedy in both Chinese
and Western cultures. Considered as a panacea, garlic and has often
been referred to as a wonder drug.
Garlic's active ingredient allicin, aggressively destroys, and
inhibits various bacteria and fungi.
Garlic is effective in lowering the risk of heart disease, has
anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, and enhances the
resistance of the immune system.
Additionally, garlic is said to protect the liver from damage
induced by pollutants i.e. synthetic drugs.
Eating garlic regularly will help in the treatment of digestive
disorders, diarrhea, and food poisoning. Additionally, garlic helps
in the treatment of high blood pressure, bladder infection, flu,
liver and gallbladder problems, sinusitis,
Ginseng.
Ginseng is one of the most popular healing herbs ever used. It is
ancient, and as is important today as it was thousands of years ago.
Ginseng is an effective general rejuvenator and tonic.
Additionally ginseng contains vitamins A, B-6 and the mineral zinc,
which promotes the production of thymic hormones, necessary for the
functioning of the immune system and is often prescribed to ward of
colds and minor illnesses.
Ginseng helps the body to manage stress. Ginseng increases estrogen
levels in women and is used to treat menopausal symptoms.
Chinese medicine uses ginseng in the treatment of diabetes, as it
helps lower blood sugar. It acts as an appetite stimulant, and is
believed to possess anti-cancer properties.
Ginseng aids in promoting sleep, it enhances endurance, stamina,
performance and general wellbeing.
It stimulates the immune system and the ability of body to ward off
common aliments. Ginseng relieves tension and anxiety and improves
mental alertness.
It is used to normalize blood pressure and increase blood
circulation. The Chinese use it as a sexual stimulator. Ginseng
reduces the risk of heart disease; it improves memory, concentration
and cognitive abilities.
So these are the mighty 4 “G” herbs, and can be taken daily in
combination without fear. Enhance your life, your lifestyle, and be
healthy.
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